Clark Southwest Dam
Key Takeaway
Clark Southwest Dam is classified as high hazard in Texas. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 38.8% in TX) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Max Storage | 378 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| NID ID | TX07455 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
RL TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clark Southwest Dam?
Clark Southwest Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Clark Southwest Dam?
Clark Southwest Dam is owned by RL TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Clark Southwest Dam?
Clark Southwest Dam has a dam height of 21 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Clark Southwest Dam last inspected?
Clark Southwest Dam was last inspected on December 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.